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Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon P520
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P530 was unveiled 18 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P530 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 P530 Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2012Newer by 18 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution921k0kSharper display (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Nikon P530

 Galaxy Camera 3G P530 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 P530 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P530 enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the P530 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P530 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 67 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P530 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images although you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger P530 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P530 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P530 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (494g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P530 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography information
48
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P530 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography highlights
52
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (494 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P530 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography advice
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (240 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
47
quite wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging details
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (494g)
37
quite wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Nikon P530 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Nikon Coolpix P530Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P530 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-07 2012-08-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 494g (1.09 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $280 $606